Notable viewpoint · Klamath, Oregon
Pothole Butte
Pothole Butte is a viewpoint in Klamath, Oregon.
Pothole Butte: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Pothole Butte
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Pothole Butte — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.95069, -121.94364. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pothole Butte
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Klamath · ~8 km · Must-see
- Winema National Forest · sanctuary · Klamath · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Mazama · viewpoint · Klamath · ~16 km · Must-see
- Plaikni Falls at Crater Lake National Park · sanctuary · Klamath · ~17 km · Must-see
- Garfield Peak · viewpoint · Klamath · ~19 km · Must-see
- Crater Lake National Park · sanctuary · Klamath · ~19 km · Must-see
- Witches Cauldron · viewpoint · Klamath · ~21 km · Must-see
- Crater Lake Superintendent's Residence · lake · Klamath · ~21 km · Must-see
- Watchman Lookout Station · viewpoint · Klamath · ~23 km · Must-see
- Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Klamath · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Thielsen · viewpoint · Douglas · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lathrop Glacier · viewpoint · Douglas · ~31 km · Must-see
- Union Peak · viewpoint · Klamath · ~33 km · Must-see
- Howlock Mountain · viewpoint · Douglas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Fort Klamath Park · fort · Klamath · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Thielsen Wilderness · sanctuary · Klamath · ~37 km · Must-see
- Diamond Lake · lake · Douglas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Miller Lake · lake · Klamath · ~39 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pothole Butte
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Klamath · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Mazama · viewpoint · Klamath · ~16 km · Must-see
- Garfield Peak · viewpoint · Klamath · ~19 km · Must-see
- Witches Cauldron · viewpoint · Klamath · ~21 km · Must-see
- Watchman Lookout Station · viewpoint · Klamath · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Thielsen · viewpoint · Douglas · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lathrop Glacier · viewpoint · Douglas · ~31 km · Must-see
- Union Peak · viewpoint · Klamath · ~33 km · Must-see
- Howlock Mountain · viewpoint · Douglas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Bailey · viewpoint · Douglas · ~40 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pothole Butte yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pothole Butte?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pothole Butte?
Nearby: Mount Scott (viewpoint, 8 km), Winema National Forest (sanctuary, 13 km), Mount Mazama (viewpoint, 16 km), Plaikni Falls at Crater Lake National Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Garfield Peak (viewpoint, 19 km), Crater Lake National Park (sanctuary, 19 km).
Is Pothole Butte worth visiting?
Pothole Butte is listed as a notable viewpoint in Oregon on Spotwander.